Q: What uniform do I need to wear? Where do I purchase the uniform?
A: Please find the Uniform Policy here:
http://www.mulberryacademyshoreditch.org/uniform-policy/
You can buy the uniform here:
Bespoke school uniform items (blazer, tie, PE t-shirt, jumper, Shalwar Keemez) can be obtained from Khalsa Schoolwear or Ocean Designs Schoolwear Ltd at the addresses below.
All other uniform items can be obtained from other suppliers of your choice.
Khalsa Schoolwear, 388 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0AH.
Ocean Designs Schoolwear Ltd, 10 Watney Market, London, E1 2PR.
Q: How do I pay for my lunch?
A: You pay for lunch using a card you will get given on your first day at school. Then your parents will pay on ParentPay.
See more information here: https://www.mulberryacademyshoreditch.org/parentpay/
Q: What clubs can I get involved in?
A: There are lots of clubs and activities you can get involved in through subjects but also through the House System. This year, the house system have done dodgeball competition, football competitions, Spelling Bee, University Challenge and table tennis competition.
The daily clubs change every half term. Find some examples here:
http://www.mulberryacademyshoreditch.org/enrichment-clubs-2/
Q: What will I get rewarded for?
A: You will get rewards for doing the right thing. Your teachers will give you rewards for outstanding effort and hardwork. Your Head of Year will give you rewards for 100% attendance and punctuality as well as consistent hard work in all subjects. We will also recognise and reward work done to support our local community. Mrs Holden, the Principal, also runs a Headteacher’s Rewards Trip every half term for students who have impressed in and around the school.
Q: What will I get a detention for?
A: If you complete your work, show respect to staff and your peers, are on time to school, bring the correct equipment, complete your homework and wear the correct uniform you will not get a detention.
Q: How long are lessons? What time does school start and end?
A: The school day starts at 8.35am and ends at 3.30pm. There is breakfast club from 7.30-8am if you want to come in a bit earlier and Mr McCabe, Head of PE, sometimes runs PE clubs in the morning too.
Each lesson lasts for 55 minutes and there are 6 lessons in a day. Lessons are often put into double lessons to give you more time in one subject.
http://www.mulberryacademyshoreditch.org/school-day/
Q: What is the House System?
A: Houses are made up of tutor groups of students from Years 7-13. Everyone will also be in a tutor group with only people from Year 7. Houses feel like smaller schools within our bigger School. One week you will be in your tutor group and the next week in your house group.
Q: When will I find out which House I am in?
A: If you already have a sibling, brother or sister, at the school then you will be in the same House as them.
If you do not have a sibling at the school, you will find out your House in a big assembly on your first day at school.
In this assembly you will also receive your House tie and your planner.
Q: What if I get lost and cannot find my classroom?
A: If you cannot find the correct classroom, there will be lots of staff around to help you, make sure you ask. You will not get in trouble in the first couple of weeks for getting lost. You will also be given a tour of the school in the first couple of days at school to help you get around.
Q: What if I forget something?
A: Teachers will be understanding in the early weeks of the term. If you need something important, make sure you speak to your form tutor or Head of Year.
Q: What is the school planner and how do I use it?
A: The planner is a communication tool between home and school. You will be expected to write any homework that you have in the planner. It is really important that your parent/ guardian signs the planner each week to show they have checked your homework. The planner also includes the uniform and equipment list and the behaviour policy and lots of other important information.
